DROPS THE PUCK — Eli Weber, son of Chris and Megan Weber and grandson of Bill Weber drops the ceremonial puck to open the youth hockey season. Alex Dunn, right, and a Portland Pirate wait for the puck to hit the ice. | DEFENDS — Drew Marino, right, knocks a Portland Pirate off the net during last Saturday’s game at the Millar Civic Center. The “Bill Weber Welcome Back” weekend opened the youth hockey season. |
SMOTHERS — Houlton Bantam goalie John Thatcher stops the puck with his pads, as a Portland Pirate skated close for a shot on goal. The Palmer Construction Bantams opened the youth hockey season with a game during the “Bill Weber Welcome Back” weekend. |